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War erupted in Europe in 1914 and soon involved nations around the globe. The Great War as it became known shocked the world with its massive scope and the industrial-like slaughter created by advances in military technology. The United States reluctantly joined the conflict in 1917 and began to build a large professional army from the ground up. One of the young officers who helped in this endeavor was a lieutenant by the name of Dwight Eisenhower. Eisenhower showed remarkable talent for organization and leadership during the years of American involvement in the war. Tasked with training thousands of inexperienced troops in the new and untested art of armored warfare, Eisenhower quickly built a strong and motivated group of soldiers while overcoming severe obstacles and setbacks. This exhibit tells the story of the Great War and its influence on Eisenhower’s budding leadership abilities. World War I, as it would later become known, proved critical to the making of this American Icon.

Library 2nd Floor Gallery200 SE Fourth StreetAbileneKS67410

War erupted in Europe in 1914 and soon involved nations around the globe. The Great War as it became known shocked the world with its massive scope and the industrial-like slaughter created by advances in military technology. The United States reluctantly joined the conflict in 1917 and began to build a large professional army from the ground up. One of the young officers who helped in this endeavor was a lieutenant by the name of Dwight Eisenhower. Eisenhower showed remarkable talent for organization and leadership during the years of American involvement in the war. Tasked with training thousands of inexperienced troops in the new and untested art of armored warfare, Eisenhower quickly built a strong and motivated group of soldiers while overcoming severe obstacles and setbacks. This exhibit tells the story of the Great War and its influence on Eisenhower’s budding leadership abilities. World War I, as it would later become known, proved critical to the making of this American Icon.

Chisholm Trail 150th: The Cowtown that Raised a President2017-04-01T00:00:00

Celebrate the Chisholm Trail Sesquicentennial as part of the tri-state celebration with Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. See rare artifacts and historic photographs. Learn about the “square meal,” “real McCoy,” origins of the cowboy boot, and “the wickedest town in the West.” Discover stories behind the legends of T.C. McInerney, Bear River Smith, and Wild Bill Hickok among others. Find out why Dwight Eisenhower developed a love for all things western and the Cowtown that raised a President!

Museum Temporary Gallery200 SE Fourth StreetAbileneKS67410

Celebrate the Chisholm Trail Sesquicentennial as part of the tri-state celebration with Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. See rare artifacts and historic photographs. Learn about the “square meal,” “real McCoy,” origins of the cowboy boot, and “the wickedest town in the West.” Discover stories behind the legends of T.C. McInerney, Bear River Smith, and Wild Bill Hickok among others. Find out why Dwight Eisenhower developed a love for all things western and the Cowtown that raised a President!

Public Programs

Live Stream: The Vietnam War with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick2017-10-17T18:00:00

The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum will host a live stream webcast from the National Archives in Washington, DC.
Journalist Cokie Roberts will moderate a discussion with directors Ken Burns and Lynn Novick about their PBS documentary series, "The Vietnam War", in conjunction with the November 10 opening of the US National Archives exhibit, "Remembering Vietnam".
This program is presented in part by the National Archives Foundation through the generous support of L3 Technologies.

Visitors Center Auditorium200 SE Fourth StreetAbileneKS67410

The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum will host a live stream webcast from the National Archives in Washington, DC.
Journalist Cokie Roberts will moderate a discussion with directors Ken Burns and Lynn Novick about their PBS documentary series, "The Vietnam War", in conjunction with the November 10 opening of the US National Archives exhibit, "Remembering Vietnam".
This program is presented in part by the National Archives Foundation through the generous support of L3 Technologies.